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ERDA/NASA advanced thermionic technology program, progress report No. 13

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7143090· OSTI ID:7143090
Surface studies, including surface chemical analysis, work functions, Auger analysis, and ESCA analysis, of various materials for use as thermionic emitters and collectors are reported. Plasma studies are described, and hot shell development is discussed. Also, the development of alloys and alloy/coating combinations as protective cover materials for thermionic devices is outlined. (WHK)
Research Organization:
Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, Mass. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7143090
Report Number(s):
TE-4203/4217-11-77
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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COATINGS
CONTAINERS
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